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An Introduction To A Framework For Sustainability Thinking, Jeremy Van Antwerp, Matthew Kuperus Heun

Numeracy

Van Antwerp, Jeremy and Matthew Kuperus Heun. 2022. A Framework for Sustainability Thinking: A Student’s Introduction to Global Sustainability Challenges; (Springer, Cham) 275 pp. ISBN 978-3-0317-9184-0.

A Framework for Sustainability Thinking: A Student’s Introduction to Global Sustainability Challenges presents basic information related to sustainability challenges in the context of a cognitive framework that allows students to evaluate problems and potential solutions from a quantitative perspective. Moreover, numerous end-of-chapter discussion questions and project ideas examine moral, ethical, and worldview aspects of sustainability choices and tradeoffs between different approaches to sustainability.

Jefferson Currents: Fall Volume 17, Issue 2, 2018

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Jefferson Currents: Fall Volume 17, Issue 2, 2018

Jefferson Currents: Spring Volume 17, Issue 1, 2018

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Jefferson Currents: Spring Volume 17, Issue 1, 2018

Electricity Demand Due To Policy Change In The U.K., Kevin W. Doherty

Journal of Environmental and Resource Economics at Colby

This paper examines United Kingdom Electricity Demand with regards to the Climate Change Act, which was enacted in November of 2008. Through actual demand data obtained from Nationalgrid, a U.K. based gas and electric utility company, this paper seeks to find out if the Climate Change Act has started to achieve its goal of reducing carbon emissions by looking at trends of electricity demand. Burning fossil fuels to produce electricity is a major contributor to global warming in the U.K. and policies enacted do not always live up to their ultimate goals. This paper tests how on track the Climate …

Jefferson Currents: Spring Volume 16, Issue 1, 2015

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Jefferson Current: Spring Volume 16, Issue 1, 2015

Jefferson Currents: Autumn Volume 15, Issue 2, 2014

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Jefferson Current: Autumn Volume 15, Issue 2, 2014

Jefferson Currents: Spring Volume 15, Issue 1, 2014

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Jefferson Current: Spring Volume 15, Issue 1, 2014

Damming Brazil, Thyra Brody

e-Research: A Journal of Undergraduate Work

Hydroelectric power is often considered a safe and clean alternative to the combustion of fossil fuels. Although the consequences to the air and atmosphere are lower, damming large rivers in the jungles of Brazil have a significant impact on indigenous populations and environmental ecosystems. This article examines such fallout and calls out for equity, and social and environmental justice. As the fuel of the last century burns out the hectic scramble for a tenable alternative is becoming an increasingly serious question mark. We would do well for ourselves, and future generations, to try and solve the environmental issues associated with …

Jefferson Currents: Autumn 2013

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings: And now, for something completely different, ladies and gentlemen, with a roll of the drums and a blare of trumpets, please..

On the Home Front: Rudolph-approved!

Bright Ideas: A kilowatt saved is a penny earned

Jefferson Currents: Spring 2013

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings: Here Comes the Bride

On the Home Front: Insulation or How I learned to stuff it

Bright Ideas: The heat's ON but no one's home!

Jefferson Currents: Summer/Fall 2007

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, steam power and chilled water on campus, 6 degrees of efficiency challenge, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Winter 2005/6

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, Jefferson signs agreements for a new central chilled water plant and steam purchase pricing, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Winter 2005

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, energy myths debunked, savings at work, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Winter 2003

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, campus heating costs soar, energy upgrades at TJUH buildings, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Summer 2005

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, electricity bills rising, information on buying air conditioners, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Summer 2004

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, energy costs slashed, energy myths debunked, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Summer 2003

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, Jefferson receives two energy awards, Jefferson's water meter costs cut, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Spring 2013

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, insulation for saving on heating and cooling cost, Earth Day news, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Spring 2011

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, healthy Jeff water Wednesday, investment in energy efficiency yields big savings on campus, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Spring 2006

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, electric rates going up, energy myths debunked, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Spring 2005

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, energy use on campus, energy myths debunked, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Spring 2004

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, free hot water, energy myths debunked, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Fall 2012

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, on the home front, EnergySense from PGW, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Fall 2011

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, six ways to cut winter energy use, load shedding initiative saves money, work completed on large energy projects, and more conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Fall 2009

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, saving money and healing the environment, trash to cash, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Fall 2004

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, oil prices, energy myths debunked, and other conservation news. 2 pages.

Jefferson Currents: Fall 2003

Jefferson Currents: The Energy Conservation Newsletter

Dr. Watts' Brilliant Savings, Campus Electricity Use Slashed, Christmas shopping tips, and other news. 2 pages.

Introduction: Ask Not… Voices From Maine Addressing Climate Change And Energy, Sam Townsend

Maine Policy Review

No abstract provided.